Event List

Natural Discoveries

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Join ISU's Environmental Education Club for storytime, a craft, and fun activities based on a different ecological theme each month. Children of any age can come explore and learn more about our environment.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Nature/Sustainability, Storytime

Program Details:

Join ISU's Environmental Education Club for storytime, a craft, and fun activities based on a different ecological theme each month. Children of any age can come explore and learn more about our environment.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

All Aboard for Kids May Board Meeting

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Our May Board Meeting.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Our May Board Meeting.

ISU Women's Club Business Meeting

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Annual business meeting to review the year.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Annual business meeting to review the year.

Study Space

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Families First Team

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Staff meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Staff meeting

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Toddler Storytime

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Storytime

Program Details:

Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music, stories, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.

Mondays, 11am-1pm on the second floor

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community.

Mondays, 11am-1pm on the second floor

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

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Conversation Circles: English

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup

Program Details:

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball at the Library

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Adults

Staff from UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services.

Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm on the second floor

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room - 2nd Floor

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

Staff from UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball will be available in the Library to connect you with mental health services.

Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm on the second floor

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

YSS Teen Workshop: Mental Health Awareness

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Space at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Teens

May is National Mental Health Month! During this workshop, teens will learn steps to take to support and maintain their mental health through self-care and stress management. Fun activities will be provided!

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Class/Workshop

Program Details:

May is National Mental Health Month! During this workshop, teens will learn steps to take to support and maintain their mental health through self-care and stress management. Fun activities will be provided!

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

World Collage Day meeting

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Final planning meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Purpose of Meeting

Final planning meeting

Tutoring

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

English language training

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Nancy Divine Study Room - 1st Floor

Purpose of Meeting

English language training

Study Space

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:45pm

Danfoss Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Danfoss Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Program Details:

Need somewhere quiet to get ready for tests? We reserved space just for study time. Drop in any of the following times, or ask about our regular study rooms!

Location: Danfoss Room

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Mrs Joan Bundt

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am

Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Study

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Study

Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Storytime

Program Details:

Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

The Bridge Home

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

ESL Tutoring

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

ESL tutoring

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Study Room #3 - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

ESL tutoring

My Homeschool Co-Op End of Year Debriefing Meeting

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Parents and children will be debriefing previous school year, discussing new topics for next year, and planning for new families to join.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Parents and children will be debriefing previous school year, discussing new topics for next year, and planning for new families to join.

Baby Time

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Meetup, Storytime

Age Group:

Family

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Meetup, Storytime

Program Details:

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Kids Chess Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Class/Workshop, Meetup

Age Group:

Family

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meetup

Program Details:

Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

YSS Preventative Services

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Social Services

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Jonie & John Fitzsimmons Study Room - 1st Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Social Services

Program Details:

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

Ames Jaycees - Half Shell Project Meeting

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

PEO Room at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Ames on The Half Shell - project planning meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: PEO Room

Purpose of Meeting

Ames on The Half Shell - project planning meeting

Indivisible Ames

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Discuss group activities and plan future community events

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

Discuss group activities and plan future community events

Conversation Circles: Spanish

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dale H. Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library

Program Type:

Language Learning, Meetup

Age Group:

Adults

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

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Library Branch: Ames Public Library

Room: Dale H. Ross Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Learning, Meetup

Program Details:

Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language.

^{Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.}

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